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$31,212 GS-4 Step 1 in Hawaii (2019)
$40,571 GS-4 Step 10 in Hawaii (2019)
+$4,979 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 pay table for Hawaii

Each step below already includes the 18.98% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,212 $1,200.46 $14.96 +$4,979
Step 2 $32,252 $1,240.46 $15.45 +$5,145
Step 3 $33,292 $1,280.46 $15.95 +$5,311
Step 4 $34,332 $1,320.46 $16.45 +$5,477
Step 5 $35,372 $1,360.46 $16.95 +$5,643
Step 6 $36,411 $1,400.42 $17.45 +$5,808
Step 7 $37,451 $1,440.42 $17.94 +$5,974
Step 8 $38,491 $1,480.42 $18.44 +$6,140
Step 9 $39,531 $1,520.42 $18.94 +$6,306
Step 10 $40,571 $1,560.42 $19.44 +$6,472

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Hawaii pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 1 $31,212
  • Locality add-on +$4,979
  • Adjustment percent 18.98%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • Hawaii GS-4 Step 10 $40,571

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,200 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,560. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Hawaii page.

Other grades in Hawaii

GS-4 in Hawaii questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $31,212 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,571. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2019, it is 18.98%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,979 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,200 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.